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Children’s Holiday Program

Children’s Holiday Program: December Update!

Details on our program below.  If you are already signed up, please note: Toy drop off location is 547 River Street in Troy, NY 12180 M-F, 9-4:30 (not Menands, like in 2022) Questions? Please reach out to your initial contact or call us at (518) 274-2607 x4133 On behalf of the many people we’ll serve… more

Employee Spotlight

People Who Make Life Better Stefanie Bastien Stefanie Bastien is Unity House’s Director of Development and Communications. While she does not provide direct support to consumers of Unity House services, work in Development is very much a public facing role. The word development can mean many things. At Unity House, it means both promoting the… more

Employee Spotlight

People Who Make Life Better Mandy Brown In the photo, Mandy Brown is the brunette in the back, barely visible behind the mountain of toys this trio of donors purchased for kids they ‘adopted’ for the holiday season. It’s all part of our Children’s Holiday Program, which serves approximately 1,100 children across Unity House programs…. more

Thank You, CIS!

Generous Donation Kicks Office Season of Giving Monday, November 14th kicked off Unity House’s Children’s Holiday Program, an initiative that fulfill Wish Lists of more than 1,000 children across Unity House sites and programs. CIS, the Center for Internet Security, joined in to get things started in a BIG way. CIS demonstrates their commitment to… more

Children’s Holiday Program Needs help fulfilling Wishes and Needs

Annual holiday program helps over 1,500 children across Unity House programs There are toys, games, balls, books, boots, blankets, and jammies. With the help of many generous elves, Unity House’s Children’s Holiday Program helps children in need have a magical holiday. There are several ways to get involved: buys gifts or host a toy drive… more

All Heart. All in.

2 Harts One Soul: committed to making a difference Their mission is to raise awareness about domestic violence and support local organizations that serve those affected by domestic and dating abuse. The group was formed by Ashley Hart. Her sister Nikki was killed at the hands of her abuser in 2012. In 2020, Ashley Hart… more

Unique challenges in 2020 for Adopt a Child Program

1,700 children across Unity House programs will need help this holiday season Toys! Games! Balls! With the help of many generous elves, Unity House’s Children’s Holiday Program, once called Adopt a Family, helps put the magic in the holiday season for children of all ages. It’s a huge undertaking that involves staff, families, volunteers, and… more

Like a Hallmark Movie

What would you do if Mrs. Claus called? You know the plot of every Hallmark Channel movie:  busy city lady finds herself back in her (adorable) hometown despite her best laid plans. With the help of a local lumberjack/bookstore owner/newspaper reporter, she falls in love with hometown and sees her town, and him, with fresh… more

Children’s Holiday Program

Save the Date to kick-off the most wonderful time of the year! Did you know the Children’s Holiday Gift program helps fulfill the needs and wishes of over 1,500 children across Unity House programs? Such an endeavor means starting early! Join us for our official kick-off at Unity House’s Front Door on Friday, November 11th. … more

Holiday Gift Program

Sign Ups for our annual Holiday Gift program for children are now under way! If you would like to Adopt a Child and fulfill their Wish List of wants and needs, please contact Mandy Brown at (518) 274-2607 4139 or events@UnityHouseNY.org To the many office groups, book clubs, churches, families and individuals who have adopted… more

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